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Environmental, Social and Governance Law, and Policy at University of Birmingham - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Open days

18Mar
University of Birmingham - Postgraduate Open Day
Postgraduate

Course summary

The climate crisis, social inequalities and armed conflict affect all our lives. Develop your understanding of how the law responds to these issues. Discover how Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) law and policies are created and applied in these complex situations. You’ll become aware of the possibilities and limits of the law to resolve national and global challenges. As one of the top Law Schools in the UK, you'll learn from experts at the forefront of the environmental and social law sector. This course mixes the latest academic theory with real world relevance and professional opportunities.

  • Study the topics that interest you with our diverse range of modules. Specialise in areas such as environmental energy law, ethnicity and criminal justice, and public international law.
  • Join our diverse community of staff and students from around the world.
  • One of the top 25 Law Schools in the UK (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
  • Stand out from the crowd by undertaking research internships, pro bono activities and work experience opportunities through our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER).

Modules

The programme comprises 120 credits of taught modules and a 60-credit dissertation. Visit the course page on the University of Birmingham website for the most up-to-date module information.

Entry requirements

You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Law. Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Environmental, Social and Governance Law, and Policy at University of Birmingham - UCAS